County Road over Turtle River
GoodGrand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 East of Mekinock · Structure no. 000000018127130
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Turtle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road over Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Turtle River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Turtle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Turtle River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is County Road over Turtle River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Turtle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.